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PunishmentSystem

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What PunishmentSystem is

PunishmentSystem is a self-hosted Minecraft plugin for managing player discipline through a graphical interface. Staff can issue bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans, then review a player’s punishment history in a paginated interface with search, filters, and export options. Version 1.1.0 also lists a case system and points system.

When Discord notifications are enabled, they can include the punishment type and reason, the staff member, duration, timestamp, player details, and server name. For suspected ban evasion, the plugin tracks player IP addresses and checks new joiners against the addresses of banned players. It can alert staff with the relevant permission and log suspected attempts. Bedrock Edition players are supported through a configurable prefix.

The README lists EssentialsX and Paper, Spigot, or Folia server software as requirements, along with Minecraft 1.21 or later and Java 11 or later. PunishmentSystem lists EssentialsX and a separate case lookup plugin with an API among its integrations. Its maker describes AES-256 encryption for punishment data, secure key generation and storage, tamper protection, and automatic backups. The project is free and open source under the GNU General Public License V3.

Who it suits

PunishmentSystem suits Minecraft server operators who need staff to issue and review player punishments through a graphical interface. It is aimed at servers using Paper, Spigot, or Folia with EssentialsX, and can support Bedrock players through a configurable prefix.

What it does well

Handles bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans.
Player histories include pagination, search, filters, and export.
Discord alerts can include punishment and server details.
Tracks IP addresses and logs suspected ban evasion.
Lists AES-256 encryption, tamper protection, and automatic backups.
Free and open source under GNU GPL V3.

What to know first

Requires Minecraft 1.21 or later and Java 11 or later.
Requires EssentialsX and Paper, Spigot, or Folia server software.
Self-hosted; it runs as a server plugin.

Limits

The listed requirements are Minecraft 1.21 or later, Java 11 or later, EssentialsX, and Paper, Spigot, or Folia server software.

Getting started

Download the release JAR from the project website.
Install EssentialsX on the server.
Place the PunishmentSystem JAR in the server's plugins folder.
Configure the generated config.yml.
Use a Paper, Spigot, or Folia server running Minecraft 1.21 or later and Java 11 or later.

Verdict

Choose PunishmentSystem if your Minecraft server needs a self-hosted way to manage punishments and review player histories, with Discord alerts and ban evasion checks. It is a fit for servers meeting its Minecraft, Java, EssentialsX, and server software requirements; look elsewhere if you need a hosted platform or do not run compatible server software.

Questions

Is PunishmentSystem free?

Yes. It is listed as free and open source under the GNU General Public License V3.

What platforms does it support?

It is self-hosted as a Minecraft server plugin. The README lists Paper, Spigot, and Folia server software.

What Minecraft and Java versions does it require?

The stated requirements are Minecraft 1.21 or later and Java 11 or later.

What punishment actions can staff take?

The plugin supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans.

Does it integrate with Discord or other tools?

It can send Discord notifications when enabled. Listed integrations include EssentialsX and a separate case lookup plugin with an API.

Who makes PunishmentSystem?

The project lists developer Kanuunankuula [If_Master] as a contact via Discord and directs support requests to repository issues or Discord.

Facts from PunishmentSystem's own pages

Ban evasion: It tracks player IP addresses, compares banned players’ IPs with new joiners, and can alert staff and log possible evasion attempts. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Bedrock support: The plugin supports Bedrock Edition players using a configurable prefix. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Data security: The README says punishment data is encrypted using AES-256 and lists secure key generation and storage, tamper protection, and automatic backups. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Discord: When enabled, it sends Discord embeds with punishment details, staff member, duration, timestamp, player information, and server name. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
History: It provides player punishment histories with a paginated GUI, search and filter capabilities, and export options. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
History and cases: It provides player punishment history with a paginated GUI, search and filters, and export options; version 1.1.0 also lists a case system and points system. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Installation: Installation instructions say to download the release JAR, place it in the server plugins folder, install EssentialsX, and configure the generated config.yml. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Integrations: The README lists EssentialsX integration and compatibility with Folia server software. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Latest listed release: The releases page marks version 1.1.0 as the latest and lists database, case system, points system, a case lookup plugin, and an API among its changes. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Latest release: The releases page marks version 1.1.0 as the latest and says it includes a database, case system, points system, case lookup plugin, and plugin API. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
License: The project states that it is licensed under GNU General Public License V3. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Other integrations: The listed integrations are EssentialsX and a separate PunishmentSystem case lookup plugin with an API. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Punishment actions: The plugin supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Punishments: It supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose: PunishmentSystem is a Minecraft punishment management plugin with a GUI, Discord integration, and ban evasion detection. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Requirements: The stated requirements are Minecraft 1.21+, Java 11+, EssentialsX, and Paper, Spigot, or Folia server software. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Security: The README says punishment data is encrypted with AES-256 and lists secure key generation and storage, tamper protection, and automatic backups. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Server compatibility: The README lists Paper, Spigot, and Folia server software, Minecraft 1.21 or later, Java 11 or later, and EssentialsX as requirements. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The maintainer directs users to open repository issues or contact Kanuunankuula [If_Master] on Discord for support, bug reports, and feature requests. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026

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